Part-Time Line Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen

TKS Restaurants; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

TKS Restaurants in East Village, San Diego, CA is seeking a Line Cook for a part-time role to participate in day-to-day kitchen operations, control quality, manage labor and inventory, and maintain a clean, sanitary work area.

The position requires knowledge of ingredients and kitchen equipment, a positive attitude, teamwork, and strong communication. You must be eligible to work in the United States and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ingredients and kitchen equipment.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Customer-oriented approach to service.
• Initiative and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with staff and customers.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinates activities of food preparation (kitchen, pantry, and storeroom) and purchases food and kitchen supplies.
• Follows recipes, controls, portion, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
• Specify number of servings to be made from any vegetable, meat, beverage, and dessert to control portion costs in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Oversee kitchen staff, ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Oversee line cooks, tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure recipes are appearance standards.
• Inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.
• Purchases food and kitchen supplies as needed.
• May set prices to be charged for items with direct supervisor’s approval.
• May plan, change, and standardize recipes to increase number of servings prepared with direct supervisor’s approval.
• Track and report any food waste.
• Prepare and portion foods, and utilize food surpluses and leftovers.

Skills

Knowledge of ingredients

Kitchen equipment

Positive attitude

Team player

Communication

Accuracy

Customer oriented

Initiative

Relationship building

Driver's license

Eligible to work in United States

Job description

TKS Restaurants in East Village, San Diego, CA is seeking a Line Cook for a part-time role to participate in day-to-day kitchen operations, control quality, manage labor and inventory, and maintain a clean, sanitary work area.

The position requires knowledge of ingredients and kitchen equipment, a positive attitude, teamwork, and strong communication. You must be eligible to work in the United States and hold a valid driver’s license.